Influence of Mechanical and Microscopic Properties of Red Sandstone Modified by Different Solid Waste Materials by Xiangmei Chen, Yongqiang Ren, Baoli Tang, Guohui Yang

“…Additionally, scanning electron microscopy was employed to analyze the microstructural alterations induced by these materials. …”
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Experimental investigation of the properties of collapsible soil stabilized by colloidal silica by Fatemeh Bakhshandeh, Reza Noorzad, Bahram Ta’negonbadi

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also conducted to analyze microstructural changes in untreated and CS-treated soils. …”
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Investigation of the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Acidic Pumice Aggregate-Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Under High-Temperature Exposure by Belkis Elyigit, Cevdet Emin Ekinci

“…Additionally, advanced microstructural analyses (e.g., SEM, XRD), fire resistance evaluations at higher temperatures, and the development of hybrid mixes incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) should be further explored.…”
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A dual approach to third molar complexity: correlating fractal analysis with the pederson difficulty index – non-clinical research article by Kübra Nur Çakan, İrem İpek

“…Although FD should not replace established indices like the Pederson Index, it may complement them by adding microstructural depth to morphological assessments. Future integration with three-dimensional imaging and prospective clinical validation is essential to establish FD as a routine element in surgical planning.…”
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Investigation on Low Stress Scratching Abrasion Resistance Influencing Residual Stress in Nickel Chromium Alloyed Iron by Sandeep Mashetty A., Sampathkumaran P., Ranjitha P., Chithirai Pon Selvan, Shridhar Deshpande C., Avinash Lakshmikanthan, Manjunath Patel G.C.

“…Supporting analyses, including hardness testing, phase analysis, carbide morphology, and microstructural evaluations, were performed to correlate abrasion with RS data. …”
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Electric field-assisted embedding of fiber optic sensors in structural materials for structural health monitoring by Xinchang Zhang, Joshua Daw, Charles Payne, Bibo Zhong, Austin Fleming, Zilong Hua, Jorgen Rufner

“…Samples fabricated under optimal conditions passed helium leak testing, confirming effective interfacial bonding. Microstructural characterization revealed excellent fiber-matrix adhesion and interdiffusion of elements across the interface. …”
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Electrochemical corrosion influencing the Al beryl alloy system subjected to extrusion process by K.G. Sagar, Bincy Rose Vergis, Bharath K. Devendra, P. SampthKumaran

“…The aluminum 2024 Beryl composites with beryl at 4 levels (2, 4 & 6 wt%) are evaluated in highly corrosive medium (0.5 ml sulfuric acid) and evaluated its corrosion resistance electrochemically. …”
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Patch-Based Texture Feature Extraction Towards Improved Clinical Task Performance by Tao Lian, Chunyan Deng, Qianjin Feng

“…Texture features can capture microstructural patterns and tissue heterogeneity, playing a pivotal role in medical image analysis. …”
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Enhanced mechanical properties and reduced anisotropy of material extrusion-manufactured short carbon fibre-reinforced plastic via cold isostatic pressing by Sangjun Jeon, Seong Je Park, Seung Ki Moon, Daejong Yang

“…The effects of various CIP pressures (250-1000 bar) on the mechanical properties were evaluated through tensile, flexural and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) tests. …”
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Quantitative assessment of Ni+ and He+ ion irradiation damage in a tungsten heavy alloy under the simulated nuclear fusion environment by James V. Haag, Yucheng Fu, Weilin Jiang, Bethany E. Matthews, Matthew J. Olszta, Danny J. Edwards, Wahyu Setyawan

“…W/Ni–Fe-W dual-phase alloys have been proposed to serve as plasma facing materials and require detailed investigation of their behavior under fusion relevant conditions to assess their overall applicability. To evaluate material performance under five years of simulated fusion reactor service, microstructural characterization of the nanoscale defect distribution has been performed on both constituent phases, revealing peak swelling in the W phase of approximately 0.03%. …”
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Unveiling the radiation shielding efficacy of diorite, granodiorite, tonalite, and granite: experimental and simulation study by M. Elsafi, M. A. El-Nahal, M. K. Alawy, Islam M. Nabil

“…The elemental composition of the rocks was obtained through Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) which examines the microstructural and localized area elemental analyses of the four rock samples. …”
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Mechanistic study of filler dispersion enhancement in rubbers with environmentally safe processing oils by Iman Abbasi Shahdehi, Mohammad Abbasi-Soureshjani, Mohammad Alimardani

“…TDAE, characterized by lower aromatic content, polarity, and viscosity, promotes superior filler dispersion, particularly at higher oil loadings and reduced processing temperatures, leading to enhanced microstructural uniformity and suppressed flocculation. …”
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Effect of freezing–thawing cycles and high temperatures on concretes containing partial replacement of fine grain blast and Electric Arc Furnace slags by Seyed Hosein Ghasemzadeh Mousavinejad, Sepehr Ghorbani GilKalaye

“…Abstract This study examines the effects of local industrial by-products, such as iron slag and steel slag, as partial replacements of fine grain at 10%, 15%, and 25%, individually and combined. The research evaluates the impact on mechanical resistance under freeze–thaw cycles and high temperatures. …”
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Palmyra Palm Shell (Borassus flabellifer) Properties Part 1: Insights Into Its Physical and Chemical Properties by Md Atiqur Rahman, Mamadou Ndiaye, Bartosz Weclawski

“…This study explores the physical, chemical, and microstructural properties of untreated Borassus flabellifer husk to evaluate its suitability as a sustainable material for engineering applications. …”
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Bladder Mucosa Harvested with Holmium Laser for Treatment of Urethral Strictures: Does the Graft Have its Tissue Integrity Preserved? by Luiz Augusto Westin, Edilaine Farias Alves, Waldemar S. Costa, Francisco J. B. Sampaio, Luciano A. Favorito

“…ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the integrity and the microstructural characteristics of the bladder mucosa graft harvested using a minimally invasive technique with the Holmium laser (Ho-YAG) for the treatment of urethral stricture. …”
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Investigating the Photocatalytic Behavior of Manganese-Zinc Ferrite and the Effect of Its Concentration on the Degradation of Methylene Blue in the Presence of Visible Light by S. Shahedi, S. Hasani, Z. Daneshfar, A.R. Mashreghi, Z. Zoghaghi

“…Initially, the nanoparticles were synthesized using a self-combustion sol-gel method, and their phase composition and microstructural characteristics were evaluated through X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy, respectively. …”
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An investigation into enhancing sand stability and minimizing dust emissions through bacterial treatment in arid regions by Huan Tao, Panpan Jiang, Jili Qu, Yuandong Huang

“…Field trials on man-made dunes and trapezoidal sandy land applied bacterial and cementation solutions (urea, calcium chloride, nutrients) in varying frequencies (1–8 spray cycles). Comprehensive evaluations included bearing capacity tests, wind erosion measurements (erosion pins), crust thickness analysis, and permeability assessments, supported by SEM, XRD, and EDS to elucidate microstructural changes. …”
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Novel Amperometric Sensor Based on Glassy Graphene for Flow Injection Analysis by Ramtin Eghbal Shabgahi, Alexander Minkow, Michael Wild, Dietmar Kissinger, Alberto Pasquarelli

“…The voltammetric response of glassy graphene electrodes was further evaluated using the surface-insensitive [Ru(NH₃)₆]^3+/2+ redox marker, the surface-sensitive [Fe(CN)₆]^3−/4− redox couple, and adrenaline, demonstrating that electron transfer efficiency is governed by annealing temperature and substrate-induced microstructural changes. …”
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Investigation of failure mechanism in tensile loading of Cu-AISI4140 steel joints fabricated by spark plasma welding by Mehdi Naderi, Mohammad Reza Toroghinejad, Ahmad Kermanpur

“…Tensile loading was applied to evaluate mechanical properties of the joints. Microstructural analyses of the joints were performed using scanning electron microscopy, while the fracture surfaces of the samples after tensile testing were examined using field emission scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Critical Extraction Parameters for Maximizing Oil Yield from Spent Coffee Grounds by Ingryd Mayer Krinski, Vinícius Reisdorfer Leite, Luis Mauro Moura, Viviana Cocco Mariani

“…This study investigates the influence of key parameters—solvent type, extraction time, temperature, and particle size—on oil extraction, and evaluates the oil quality using FTIR. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also employed to observe microstructural changes in SCG before and after extraction with both polar and non-polar solvents. …”
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